"As Politico notes, Newsom previously debated whether the state has any jurisdiction to enforce the officer mask ban. He pointed out on Saturday if federal agents never needed to hide their identity previously, they shouldn't need them now. Federal operations have been conducted for decades and decades without masks, he said. It's never been necessary. It's a new construct conceived to terrorize our diverse communities, to instill fear and chaos. Newsom said he anticipates resistance from the federal government but concluded, We're going to test the theory, per Politico."
"Immigrants have rights and we have the right to stand up and push back, Newsom said during the signing event, via CalMatters. The new laws I just enacted are a direct response to @realDonaldTrump's lawless immigration raids and arrests in California. California is fighting to end this chaos by: Requiring schools and public hospitals to limit access and implement privacy protocols to protect against pic.twitter.com/6TxsWVIAUu Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) September 20, 2025"
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws restricting law enforcement practices during immigration enforcement in California. Officers are prohibited from wearing masks while on official duties and must identify themselves. Schools may not allow ICE agents on campus without a warrant and must notify students in advance when agents will be present. Agents are barred from entering restricted areas of schools and health care facilities without a judicial warrant or court order. Newsom framed the measures as a response to federal immigration raids and predicted legal pushback, while a federal prosecutor said federal agents will continue wearing masks and that state law does not bind federal agencies.
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